China’s universities just grabbed 6 of the top 10 spots in one worldwide science ranking – without changing a thing

Science rankings rely on papers in academic journals. Broadening the view to include many more open-access journals will upend the usual order – thanks to China’s vast number of publications.

Caroline Wagner, Professor of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University • conversation
April 2, 2024 ~8 min

China’s universities just grabbed 8 of the top 10 spots in one worldwide science ranking – without changing a thing

Science rankings rely on papers in academic journals. Broadening the view to include many more open-access journals will upend the usual order – thanks to China’s vast number of publications.

Caroline Wagner, Professor of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University • conversation
April 2, 2024 ~8 min


What you need to know about how coronavirus is changing science

Scientific results are being rushed out quicker than ever to fight coronavirus. Here's what you need to know about preprints, peer review and the difference between the two.

Marcus Munafo, Professor of Biological Psychology, University of Bristol • conversation
May 5, 2020 ~8 min

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